Planet 9: Here to Kill

Planet 9?

Planet 9.

No, it is not a Sci-Fi movie, but I understand how to two could be confused.

A few weeks ago Dr. S asked us to compile articles that would highlight our interest in space. I have always loved space, although I will admit that it terrifies me to my very core. I think it's too abstract, too broad, too vague for me to even begin to wrap my brain around. But is it fascinating? Endlessly.

I found articles across the internet, but I wanted to make sure they held some water so I chose articles about space from reliable sources, so I went straight to the source I thought would work the best: NASA. I mean, who can beat NASA? (the answer: No one can)

I found a bunch of interesting articles, including one on Planet 9, which had a catchy title to boot:
No, Planet 9 will not kill us all. How can you not read that? You just have to.

The article talks about the misinformation spread about Planet 9, including a twitter warfare. Apparently, just to clarify and to dodge any twitter bullets, Planet 9 is speculated to exist, and it could, potentially hurl into our orbit. The problem about Planet 9 is its size. Its size is so large and so astounding, with its world of debris circulating its fat tummy, it poses a sort-of threat. The threat you think might, might, might happen but in a small, impossible way. Like when you think if you don't step on the sidewalk crack you have actually saved your mother's back. Not real.

But, we are excited about something new. A new planet! Psssh, watch out Pluto!

Aw, poor Pluto

Poor Pluto. BUT ENOUGH PLUTO, WE HAVE PLANET 9 NOW!

Or almost. It's all in theory. There COULD be a Planet 9 (hence the scifi name) and it COULD very well tumble and roll its way into our path, knocking our world, literally, out of space.

But will it?

I guess we just need to look to NASA to clarify and wait for the twitter warfare to fill in the blanks.